A new publication provides science-backed solutions for a sustainable Biodiversity Credit Market, ensuring true conservation gains. Monitoring control sites and tracking species population dynamics are key to establishing realistic baselines and avoiding inflated claims.
A new study reveals that poor winter habitat conditions in the Caribbean can lead to reduced survival rates during spring migration and the breeding season for migratory songbirds. Climate change is expected to further exacerbate these effects, underscoring the need for conservation measures to protect vulnerable species.
The study found that farming as a monoculture alters the soil microbiome, but native shade tree farms have distinct soil microbiomes. The research highlights the importance of conserving biodiversity in agricultural landscapes to maintain ecosystem health.
The study proposes a lunar biorepository to store genetic material of at-risk species, which can be preserved without electricity or liquid nitrogen. The moon's permanently shadowed craters are cold enough for cryogenic preservation, and the team has successfully cryopreserved skin samples from a fish.
A new study warns that increasing CO2 levels could decrease nutrient content in plants, harming herbivore populations. This phenomenon, known as Nutrient Dilution, may already be affecting plant-eating animals and could cause further population declines.
Two conservation strategies protect more birds: setting aside forest and growing coffee under shade tree canopies. These findings validate forest conservation and shade tree management as complementary biodiversity strategies.
A recent study found that bison reintroduction to mixed-grass prairies increases bird diversity and cervid occupancy in riparian areas. Vegetation changes associated with bison grazing promote biodiversity, benefiting multiple species.
Scientists used biologging tech to track three seabird species taking different migration routes from a shared Canadian Arctic nesting location. The study adds evidence linking marine biodiversity in the Arctic region to high seas conservation efforts. Local coastal communities are connected through these Arctic seabirds' migrations.
Research reveals that cocoa agroforestry systems can support diverse bird populations by maintaining canopy cover from native trees. Intensified, low-shade cocoa monocultures lead to sharp declines in bird diversity. The study emphasizes the need for sustainable agroforestry practices to conserve habitats and biodiversity.
Researchers studied blue rice corals, which produce a natural sunscreen pigment that may help them recover from bleaching and thrive in warmer oceans. This discovery sheds light on how some coral species can better withstand climate change and ocean warming.
A new approach to modeling infectious diseases considers ecological and anthropological contexts, predicting disease emergence and spread. This framework integrates disease agents into general ecosystem models, enabling scientists to simulate pathogen behavior and predict risk.
The Bornean subspecies of Rajah scops owl may be its own unique species and deserving of a conservation designation. Researchers recommend nocturnal surveys to study habitat, record vocalizations, and collect blood or feather samples to resolve the taxonomic relationship.
Researchers found that using amber-colored filters on 'warm white' LED lamps reduces insect attraction to nocturnal lighting in a tropical forest. Insects play crucial roles as pollinators, regulators, decomposers, and food sources; using filtered LEDs can mitigate the negative impacts of ALAN on wildlife.